Analyzing Music

The learner analyzes how music shapes and is shaped by diverse cultures and perspectives.

INTRODUCTION
In this task, you will write an analysis of one artist from a specific genre. You will choose one genre from the list of accepted genres provided in the “Task 3 List of Works” in the Web Links section, and you will discuss one artist from the list that typifies that genre.

Note: The work you choose must be selected from the list in the supporting document.

REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.

You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.

Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).

A. Choose one work from the linked “Task 3 List of Works,” and analyze your chosen work by doing the following:

1. Describe the development of the genre of the chosen musical work, including both geographical and historical origins.
2. Describe how diverse cultures and perspectives influenced the artist of the chosen musical work.
3. Describe how specific elements of the musical work, such as lyrics, instrumentation, form, and vocal techniques, reflect the society and culture in which it was created.

Note: You are not limited to addressing the elements listed in part A3 (i.e., “lyrics, instrumentation, form, and vocal techniques”). You may describe any elements that are relevant to the musical work and the society and culture in which it was created.

B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

Note: An in-text citation notes specifically where in the submission the source is used, and the corresponding reference includes the author, date, title, and location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, website URL).

C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

File Restrictions
File name may contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and these symbols: ! – _ . * ‘ ( )
File size limit: 200 MB
File types allowed: doc, docx, rtf, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, odt, pdf, csv, txt, qt, mov, mpg, avi, mp3, wav, mp4, wma, flv, asf, mpeg, wmv, m4v, svg, tif, tiff, jpeg, jpg, gif, png, zip, rar, tar, 7z
RUBRIC
A1:GENRE DEVELOPMENT
NOT EVIDENT

The submission does not describe the development of the genre of 1 chosen musical work.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission inaccurately describes the development of the genre of 1 chosen musical work. Or the submission does not include both geographical and historical origins.

COMPETENT

The submission accurately describes the development of the genre of 1 chosen musical work, including both geographical and historical origins.

A2:MUSICAL WORK INFLUENCES
NOT EVIDENT

The submission does not describe how diverse cultures or perspectives influenced the artist of the chosen musical work.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission inaccurately describes how diverse cultures or perspectives influenced the artist of the chosen musical work.

COMPETENT

The submission accurately describes how diverse cultures and perspectives influenced the artist of the chosen musical work.

A3:MUSICAL WORK ELEMENTS
NOT EVIDENT

The submission does not describe how specific elements of the musical work reflect the society and culture in which it was created.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission inaccurately describes how specific elements of the musical work reflect the society and culture in which it was created.

COMPETENT

The submission accurately describes how specific elements of the musical work reflect the society and culture in which it was created.

B:SOURCES
NOT EVIDENT

The submission does not include both in-text citations and a reference list for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

I attached paper formats to this email to help you get started with the Tasks. Currently, you are in version 2 of the D198 course. Please do not use resources for version 1 of the course. The instructions and required works differ.
• The required list of works is located in your Task overview and at the bottom of the rubric for each Task.

Task Guides are located in our course community. Please click on the “Join the D198 InScribe Course Community” link in your Course of Study.

Helpful tips:

1. Each task roughly corresponds to the sections in the course. Task 3 relates to the information in section 3 of the course, for example.
   • Task One contains 7 content instructions.
   • Task Two contains 4 content questions.
   • Task Three contains 3 content questions.
   • I encourage starting with Task 3 and working backward; 3, 2, 1. 😊 For Task 3, pick your favorite music from the required list; Afrobeat, Fado, Bossa Nova, Rock, Funk, or Native American. The required lists are located at the bottom of the rubric for each Task.
2. Use simple headings to format your papers. Suggested formats are attached to this email.
   • Use the headings A1, A2, etc., to help the Evaluator clearly understand each and all instructions have been addressed.
   • Please note the paper formats do not include introductory or concluding paragraphs because the Tasks are not essays or research papers.
   • Please provide 1 or 2 short paragraph responses for each instruction. There is not a minimum word or page count requirement.
3. Additional research will be required for several instructions and to assist with informed viewpoints.
   • At least one source is required for each work.
   • A source requires two citations; an in-text and a reference.
   • Formats are provided at this link Quick Citation Guide and in the files attached to this email.
4. The Tasks are informal analyses and not essays or research papers.
   • There is no need to take notes while reading the course textbook. The course textbook will help to provide an informed point of view.
   • When answering the Task questions, write as if you are explaining the idea to a younger person. Please do not assume your audience is familiar with the topic. Use your knowledge gained about the topic and communicate your understanding of the topic with words that you use during casual conversation. Try to avoid elevating the language by using quotes and closely paraphrasing other sources.

The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations or reference list is incomplete or inaccurate.

COMPETENT

The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.

C:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
NOT EVIDENT

Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.

COMPETENT

Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.